Convert Megapascals to Kilopascals
1 megapascal (MPa) equals 1000 kilopascals (kPa).
1 MPa = 1000 kPa
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk megapascal to kilopascal converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Megapascal to Kilopascal
- 1 MPa = 1000 kPa
- 1 kPa = 0.001 MPa
- Example: convert 15 MPa to kPa: 15 MPa = 15 × 1000 kPa = 15000 kPa
Formula
kPa = MPa × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 MPa = 10⁶ Pa = 1 N/mm²
- 1 kPa = 10³ Pa
- 1 MPa = 1000000 Pa ÷ 1000 Pa per kPa = 1000 kPa
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Megapascal definition: megapascal; Kilopascal definition: kilopascal.
Worked examples
- A reading of 2 MPa converts to 2000 kPa.
2 MPa × 1000 = 2000 kPa - A value of 30 MPa is 30000 kPa.
30 MPa × 1000 = 30000 kPa
Megapascal to Kilopascal conversion table
| Megapascals (MPa) | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MPa | 10 kPa |
| 0.05 MPa | 50 kPa |
| 0.1 MPa | 100 kPa |
| 0.2 MPa | 200 kPa |
| 0.5 MPa | 500 kPa |
| 0.7 MPa | 700 kPa |
| 1 MPa | 1000 kPa |
| 1.5 MPa | 1500 kPa |
| 2 MPa | 2000 kPa |
| 2.5 MPa | 2500 kPa |
| 5 MPa | 5000 kPa |
| 7 MPa | 7000 kPa |
| 10 MPa | 10000 kPa |
| 15 MPa | 15000 kPa |
| 20 MPa | 20000 kPa |
| 25 MPa | 25000 kPa |
| 30 MPa | 30000 kPa |
| 40 MPa | 40000 kPa |
| 50 MPa | 50000 kPa |
| 70 MPa | 70000 kPa |
| 100 MPa | 100000 kPa |
| 200 MPa | 200000 kPa |
| 250 MPa | 250000 kPa |
| 355 MPa | 355000 kPa |
| 500 MPa | 500000 kPa |
Where it's used
Megapascals are used for concrete compressive strength (typically 20–50 MPa), while kilopascals appear in tyre pressure outside the United States (about 200–250 kPa for cars). Both measure pressure, stress and differential pressure (force per unit area), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Megapascal to other pressure units
| Conversion | 1 MPa equals |
|---|---|
| megapascal to pascal | 1000000 Pa |
| megapascal to kilopascal | 1000 kPa |
| megapascal to psi | 145.0377377 psi |
| megapascal to bar | 10 bar |
| megapascal to millibar | 10000 mbar |
| megapascal to decibar | 100 dbar |
| megapascal to torr | 7500.616827 Torr |
| megapascal to millimeter of mercury | 7500.615758 mmHg |
| megapascal to millimeter of water | 101971.6213 mmH₂O |
| megapascal to centimeter of water | 10197.16213 cmH₂O |
| megapascal to inch of water | 4014.63076 inH₂O |
| megapascal to inch of water (60 °F) | 4018.64652 inH₂O (60 °F) |
| megapascal to inch of mercury | 295.299833 inHg |
| megapascal to atmosphere | 9.869232667 atm |
| megapascal to barye | 10000000 Ba |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilopascals are in 1 megapascal?
1 MPa = 1000 kPa.
How do I convert megapascals to kilopascals?
Multiply the value in MPa by 1000. For example, 15 MPa × 1000 = 15000 kPa.
Is the MPa to kPa conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 MPa is exactly 1000 kPa.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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